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Read along as I highlight my personal life and the families I am so lucky to meet though Sherry Lane Photography! I am not a "writer" so please do not judge my misspelled words and grammatical errors :)

Hold on to your hats here folks. The adorable Vandesteeg family is back!!

I first met this family when I photographed them in the fall of 2011 and let me tell you, some of their photos are still my favorites!!

Miss Ellie and Mr Aj are even cuter now if that is even possible!!

And that cuteness credit to the kiddos above is all thanks to these two! They seriously are the best. No, like really – the best!

Such a fun. loving. hilarious. couple!

Well, hello there Porter. This old guy is pretty awesome too!

Can’t you just hear the laughter?! So fun!

Stop. it. Vandesteeg family.

Seriously! Stop being so adorable!

These next two are hilarious and sweet. Best of both worlds right there.

SO…. a little time warp for you here.

1. My photography style has changed.

2. These kids have grown so! much! in two years!!

In the photo below, Ellie was just about to turn 4 and Aj was 10 months old! Eeeek!

We tried to do a little then vs. now re-creation for this photo. Weeeeeell, it was a little harder to capture at 6 and 2 years old 😉

But I think its funny that in this bottom right photo, Ellie’s hands are in the exact same position as above. Aj’s reaction is just a little different! hee hee!

You two are so adorable!

Another time warp! This was(and still is!) one of my favorite photos I have ever taken from their session in 2011. Love it!

and now in 2013. (Nicole – can we keep doing this until she is a Senior in High School?!!)

Ohhhhhhh, Aj. You handsome little guy you. He wants to be just.like.his.big.sister!

And a few more with Mr Porter. He sure is such a great pup.

Thank you SO MUCH for letting me take your family photos again! I am so incredibly lucky to meet the sweetest families AND watch them grow from year to year. You guys are doing it right. Keep up your awesomeness!!

Writing this blog post for Maria and Andy sure does bring me joy!! Maria has been my BFF for over 15 years and I am so happy that her and Andy are now husband and wife.

Many things are in this blog post: !!exclamation marks!! (sorry! I over use them!) Love. Lots and lots of love. And sore cheeks. Because all the smiling I have done while editing and creating this post for Maria and Andy – I sure hope they love it!! =)

(Warning – this post is image heavy! like really heavy! SO it may take a little bit to load… But you guuuuuuuuys. I couldn’t NOT include the WHOLE day. So – yea. I’m not sorry. Hope you make it till the end)

We started the day at Hair Statement in Maryland Heights. Miss Alicia has been doing most of us girls’ hair for at least 10+ years! (Thanks for also helping out Tara!)

The little girls (all Maria’s nieces) also came in and had their hair done by the Bride. They felt so special!!

Maria’s turn!!

(Francesca, I know you will remember this moment as Lila wanting more juice – but she won’t. Just a sweet moment with her momma.)

^^ Future Maid of honors – Great idea!

We dug into this “Wedding Day OMG!” box quite a few times!! Fill her on up with lots of goodies.

Andy and the guys got ready at his parents house.

I love when somewhere so rich in memories is used for getting ready. Not only does it continue the memories – but it makes great backgrounds for their album. Just think – one day Maria and Andy’s children are gonna love looking at grandma and grandpa’s house in the background! Memories people. Awesome.

Maria’s father is the most awesome person to photograph! He is just so genuine. I am *almost* positive i that middle photo he is telling her she is Beautiful. <3

Getting a quick congratulatory hug from her good ol bro!!

See. What did I tell ya. I love these next photos of a Dad handing his beautiful daughter off for marriage.

Adorable lanterns carrying the rings (yes the real ones!). They had them tied in there preeeeetty good! ha!

Ohhhh, hiiiya bridesmaid photographer!! Special thanks to my aahhhhhhhmaaaazing second photographer Leah. She had a little more than normal to worry about at this wedding since I was also a bridesmaid!!

Leah, you rock!!

Maria and Andy chose to symbolize their marriage with a God’s Knot. I think this maybe the first time I have seen this? And I love it! I am sure it is displayed somewhere in their gorgeous home!

HOW adorable are the bridesmaid necklaces!!? Great (reusable!!) gift!! From here, your welcome.

Maria let her bridesmaid pick whatever dress they wanted!! She made a color swatch book for everyone to take along with them while shopping. Such a cute idea!

Yep – and one with me! Thanks Leah!!

No joke! A frog showed up during our bridal party portraits. So, duh – we had to take a photo with him!!

Maria and Andy have worked for Russo’s Catering for many years. How sweet of Kathy! She brought us some amazing horsd’oeuvres while taking photos!! And just a random photo of Maria and I… just because! LOL

OMG – I love this. Special wedding party photo request from the Bride. I might make this a regular thing!!

Maria and Andy – I am beyond happy for you! I hope these photos will take you back to your special day every time you choose to look at them! THANK YOU for letting me capture it for you. I love you both!!